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Pam S.

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I recently purchased my home in Columbia, MD with my fiance and two fur babies. I have much experience working with children. I was a day camp and residential camp counselor for many years. I have babysat children in their homes for several years as with stellar reviews, references available upon request. I do drive and have...

Alyssa G. says "Pam has been an excellent caregiver to our son. She is ALWAYS on time and never cancels last minute. She gives ample notice of any days that she may not...

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Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hello parents! I am a loving and experienced stay-at-home mom in the King Contrivance neighborhood of Columbia, MD, offering in-home childcare for one additional child, aged 18 months and up. I have a 4-month-old baby boy, and we're looking for a sweet companion to join our days filled with play, learning, and tender care. My...

Ronald T. says "Miss Binta helped us for a week this summer caring for our 3 yo son with autism and was fantastic! All our kids had a great time and were in excellent...

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Certified Childcare Director Available To Care For Your Children

Columbia, MD

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 29 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I am a birth and post partum doula for 20+ yrs who specializes in multiples and overnight care while instilling healthy sleeping habits. I am also a 90hr certified childcare teacher and 45hr infant/toddler teacher. I have also been a state certified childcare center director. I have had 6+ years experience as a director and 7+...

Rachel J. says "Rachell has been an AMAZING help for helping my husband with before school care for my 2 kids! she is very punctual and professional and great with the...

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Sydney K

Columbia, MD

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Sydney and I am currently a student at UMBC and a climbing coach for children as well as adults. I have worked with children for 5 years through being a lead coach for our youth athletes and have babysitting experience from when I was in high school. I am returning to babysitting to help with some home expenses...
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German, Russian & English Speaking Nanny. Skilled In Sourdough, Cooking From Scratch.

Columbia, MD

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I came as an Au Pair to the US from Germany and worked for two years as a live-in nanny. I really felt in love with the work with children in their home environment and providing them a place where they thrive and grow. I love managing the household, cooking from scratch and cleaning. Being on time is in my German gene and...
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Columbia, MD

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm an 19-year-old college student. Most of my experience comes from working at an at home daycare for a little less than 3 years where I cared for children aged from infant to middle schoolers. I've also worked with children at a trampoline park and coached my local children's lacrosse team (ages 4-6) for about 2...
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Reliable Mom With ASD Experience Looking For PT Work.

Columbia, MD

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am a mother of two children now 12 & 16. I have always loved children and have spent most of my adult life working with kids. I began working professionally with kids 30 years ago as a residential counselor in a children's home. I was a SAHM for 10 years and am currently a school bus driver- I have a CDL. My oldest child is...
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Part Time Caregiver

Columbia, MD

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have cared for a little boy who came to my house every other week. I did an internship at Oakland mills middle which I supervised sometimes and helped out a little in the class room. I worked at a nursing home which isn't the same as caring for a child but hung out with the elderly and kept them company.
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Miss Madi

Columbia, MD

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am 24 years old. I am reliable, patient, and have a calm demeanor. I have 5+ years of experience with babysitting (ages 0-12) and being a home daycare assistant (ages 0-4). I am a college graduate with a Bachelor's degree in psychology. I have been living in Oregon since I moved here to attend college. I enjoy reading,...
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Columbia, MD

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
Hello :) Thanks for considering me to help you! So you can get to know me a bit more, I was raise in a home with 3 younger siblings. I also worked in a childcare over summer breaks with kids ranging from 2 months to 12-year-olds. I have worked with children and high school students with disabilities. I have my first aid/CPR,...
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Part Time Care Giver Available

Columbia, MD

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hello I have been working with children for over 10 years now. Ive worked at childcare centers , recreational centers , group homes and as a nanny. I' m very caring, Loving, reliable, and nurturing when it comes to children. I have planned lessons , cooked meals, changed diapers and reliable transportation. I love entertaining...
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Columbia, MD

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am an experienced and caring babysitter with 20+ years of working with children from newborn to teenager. I have had a variety of childcare experiences, including nanny, in-home nanny, preschool teacher, and babysitter. I specialize in infants and toddlers but am comfortable with other age groups. I am a patient, kind,...
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Columbia, MD

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm a Towson University student majoring in International Studies with a minor in French. As the oldest of three siblings, I developed a love for children early on, which led me to babysit throughout high school. With three years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's development and making playtime fun....
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Nanny/Adult Care Giver Available

Columbia, MD

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$15/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Below is my experience: Professional experience Always Care Assisted Living Adult Care Nurse Aid I provided quality resident care to geriatric and disabled individuals as specified on individualized resident care plan and assignment sheets according to established policies, procedures, and objectives of the nursing Home....
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33yr Old Auntie Of Many

Columbia, MD

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
My Job Goal(s): I'm hoping to supplement the money I make at my "9-5" through helping [ideally] stay at home parent(s), or remote income families. Looking to have at minimum 5 hours to aid those in need. I am hoping to use babysitting to start taking college classes during down time with the little one :) Area Locations: I'm...
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Columbia, MD

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I am a student at Howard University currently majoring in child psychology. I have had plenty of experience babysitting all 6 of my siblings, as well as experience babysitting outside of my family. I am a certified swim instructor for children, as well as CPR, AED, Lifeguard and First aid certifications. I absolutely...
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Columbia, MD

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have always loved children, and have been a special educator for seven years. I am looking to help a family out with tutoring, babysitting, or in-home life skills development. I am comfortable caring for all ages as well as for any children with disabilities.
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Katie B. From Vancouver, WA/ Portland, OR.

Columbia, MD

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Katie, I have a Bachelors in Psychology & I currently work from home for a biotech company & would love to pick up extra things to do during the weekends. I have 5+ years of experience in both ECE & Pediatric Mental Health. I love pets (however, allergic to cats) & love being outside and exploring. With my...
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Columbia, MD

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hello, my name is Paola, and I would love the opportunity to take care of your children. Since my teenage years, I have worked as a childcare worker at a church, which gave me valuable experience in caring for and guiding children. I also had the chance to work in a daycare, where I took care of more than 8 kids at once,...
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Looking Forward To Working With A Family

Columbia, MD

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$16/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a vibrant senior relatively new to Columbia, Maryland. Most of my life I have lived in South Florida, and moved to Maryland this December to be closer to family. My recent employment experience has been in the corporate world as an administrative assistant and concierge. Now, I have decided that I would much prefer to...

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  • 26 in home child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.65/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated in home child care is 5.0

Recent in home child care reviews from local parents in Columbia, MD

In Home Child Care in Columbia, MD are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 26 listed in home child care

Pam S.

Pam has been an excellent caregiver to our son. She is ALWAYS on time and never cancels last minute. She gives ample notice of any days...

- Alyssa G.

Binta M.

Miss Binta helped us for a week this summer caring for our 3 yo son with autism and was fantastic! All our kids had a great time and were...

- Ronald T.

Rachell W.

Rachell has been an AMAZING help for helping my husband with before school care for my 2 kids! she is very punctual and professional and...

- Rachel J.

FAQs for finding in-home child care in Columbia, MD

Care.com makes it easy to find in-home child care providers in Columbia, MD. There are 26 in-home child care providers near you with profiles you can compare to learn more about their experience and what types of responsibilities they are happy to take on. You can even read reviews from families.

What the average in-home child care cost looks like varies based on factors like how many children you have, your location, and how experienced the caregiver is. If you want overnight child care, that can also impact how much you’ll spend. However, as of June, 2025, the average in-home child care rate per hour on Care.com is $19.65 for in-home child care providers near you in Columbia, MD.

You can compare 26 in-home child care provider profiles on Care.com to get an idea of what kind of caregiving services each provider is willing to take on. For example, some may feel comfortable tackling after school transportation, whereas others may be willing to help with homework or cooking dinner.

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